tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14892551604342111372017-09-26T16:15:34.380-05:00Bacon, Butter, Cheese & GarlicThe New Four Food Groups!BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.comBlogger768125blogspot/uLVmzhttps://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-89935932350366350702016-12-07T17:18:00.001-06:002016-12-07T17:18:55.124-06:00Panic Mode
So today I went into full panic mode. We have kennel trained all three of our dogs. Only one stays in a kennel now. He's a 1-year-old Boxer. I know some people don't like using kennels. But it's our way of making sure the puppy doesn't destroy the house. Our dogs are part of the family, but I don't want to come home to a disaster. I was sure I had put Roscoe in his kennel, but at work I<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/uAGpf43wfF0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/12/panic-mode.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-41569332591486123602016-12-04T13:31:00.001-06:002016-12-04T13:31:51.749-06:00Busy Days
I have been so busy lately that I haven't had much chance to blog. Today we spent half the day looking for the right smoker for my husband. We bought a brisket and some sausages and a pork butt to smoke, but we never found the right smoker. So we're going with fajitas instead.
It's been so cold the last week, and we want hearty warm food for dinner. Like the Bacon &amp; Crab Chowder. This <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/38P90VRT_qo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com3http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/12/busy-days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-86360921532786263952016-11-30T17:33:00.000-06:002016-11-30T17:33:00.309-06:00Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes
These Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes have a funny name, but they sure don't taste funny. Supposedly workers in the fields would cook these on the backs of their gardening hoes. I don't know if it's true, but that's what we call them in the South. Up North they're called Johnny Cakes. They're kind of like a savory pancake. They are great by themselves with butter or as a soup topper or with <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/amNli-ZHV4E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/11/southern-cornmeal-hoecakes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-60301917908131548912016-11-16T17:26:00.000-06:002016-11-16T17:28:51.206-06:00Crunch Time
I just realized a few days ago that Thanksgiving is next week! How did it sneak up on me! I've got some big planning to do in a short time. This is also crunch time for me at work. Since I work in a cafe &amp; bakery, we are very busy for the holidays. We do full catered dinners for Thanksgiving, about 300 pies just for one day, and a multitude of other things. We work hard and late, but we try <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/THoIDwjnq1o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/11/crunch-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-18281092484836847242016-11-15T17:13:00.000-06:002016-11-15T17:13:10.237-06:00Bacon, Corn & Jalapeno Dip
Here's a great baked dip that's super easy, super cheesy, and darn tasty! This Bacon, Corn &amp; Jalapeno Dip is great with crackers or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
BACON, CORN &amp; JALAPENO DIP
1/2 lb bacon, cooked &amp; crumbled
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 C frozen corn kernels
1-2 jalapenos, sliced
2 C shredded Mozzarella <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/mV6SyRxfWmM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/11/bacon-corn-jalapeno-dip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-8284575525935303092016-10-30T15:10:00.001-05:002016-10-30T15:13:57.613-05:00Fish in Foil
My husband is a huge halibut fan. When he was in the Army, he was stationed in New York. He says they eat it like crazy there, almost like chicken fried steak in Texas. I've really only eaten it once or twice, so I can't say that I've been a fan. My daughter works in a health food grocery store, and they send her home with extras sometimes. She happened to bring home four halibut fillets.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/s_qIiKH4Zy8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com1http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/fish-in-foil.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-56827017928784494562016-10-26T17:43:00.000-05:002016-10-26T17:43:03.031-05:00Preparing for Winter
So we are preparing for the inevitable...winter. My absolute least favorite season. I love the holidays, but I can't stand cold weather and snow. I'm a flip-flops kinda girl. Texas weather is really weird. It can be 10 degrees one day and 80 the next. Sometimes it's in the 30s in the morning and 80s the same afternoon. It's hard to figure out how to dress for the day. It gets hot in <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/OdckHhdBLWA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/preparing-for-winter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-24180246438791821972016-10-11T17:20:00.000-05:002016-10-11T17:20:54.576-05:00Taco Love
I've said before how much I love tacos. Tacos for breakfast, tacos for lunch, tacos for dinner. I haven't met a taco I didn't like. But now...this happened. My husband's favorite thing I cook is my Chicken Flautas. They are pretty darn tasty. So I thought, why can't I put the same filling in a taco shell and bake it. There's no frying involved so it will be easier than making the <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/Lz0NzSVl18Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/taco-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-54925650201127361292016-10-09T15:13:00.001-05:002016-10-09T15:13:50.263-05:00Crockpot Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
I have been on a tater tot kick lately, but I just can't help it. I love potatoes in any form. We love breakfast at our house, but sometimes it just takes too long to get it going. That's why I love this Crockpot Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. It's fantastic! This makes a lot, so it's great for holidays when there's lots of company. I made this the night before and just left the crockpot<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/03LHlvvHlc0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/crockpot-tater-tot-breakfast-casserole.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-31896449599896870642016-10-04T17:38:00.000-05:002016-10-04T17:38:54.681-05:00Under Pressure
So my son is taking a culinary class in high school. He has to cook a dish from scratch and provide directions and a list of ingredients. Cool, right? Well, maybe if you aren't a blogger. I feel so pressured to make sure he gets this right. He picked my Blackened Chicken with Fettuccine Alfredo, since that's one of his favorites. It's a pretty easy recipe, so hopefully he can do me <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/jF-f9lG5CC0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/under-pressure.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-32737684839577321522016-10-03T18:01:00.000-05:002016-10-03T18:01:29.309-05:00Halloween Monster Mix
I made this Halloween Monster Mix for my son who has been relentlessly reminding me that it's Halloween season. I coated half of the Chex cereal with a chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar mix. The other half of the Chex cereal was coated with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. This can be so easily changed to include many other things, like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, Crispix, <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/6wtkJ1yBQvk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/halloween-monster-mix.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-72340860033093065392016-10-02T12:42:00.000-05:002016-10-02T12:51:09.705-05:00One Holiday at a Time
It's that time of year again where all the stores go out of their way to rush the holidays. They start putting Christmas stuff out practically in February. Even my son has been trying to rush the holidays. For the last two weeks, he's been saying it's Halloween time. No, Son, it's still September. Well, now that today is October 1st, that's the first thing he hit me up with. Mom, it's <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/3YctYyeRh7w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-holiday-at-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-41043818550748290222016-09-27T17:28:00.001-05:002016-09-27T17:28:32.168-05:00Buttered Pecan Cheesecake
This is a very rich but very tasty Buttered Pecan Cheesecake. I always make cheesecake crusts the exact same way. Yes, I know a whole stick of butter in the crust is a lot. But it actually tastes almost like a candy on the bottom. This was a huge hit at my house. The buttered pecans inside make you think of the ice cream, and the almost praline like topping is fantastic. Cheesecake fans <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/uywBOzqCY8c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/09/buttered-pecan-cheesecake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-82061812192584068612016-09-25T17:21:00.000-05:002016-09-25T17:21:06.652-05:00Stocking Up
So my husband and I did our annual "meat trip" to Sam's Club today. We have a deep freezer, and usually once a year we fill it up with meat that generally lasts six months to a year. I have a vacuum sealer, so I can buy in bulk and break things down and package it in smaller packages and freeze it. It's a chore, but it's totally worth it in the end. I think we bought somewhere around 130 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/alHHrdGORK4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/09/stocking-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-36822048762009057712016-09-04T14:21:00.000-05:002016-09-04T14:21:06.130-05:00I'm Always Right
Okay, so maybe I'm not always right. But, generally speaking, when I pick out recipes or meals to prepare, I'm right more times than not. My husband is generally not picky, but sometimes he hears an ingredient and automatically thinks he won't like it. Like artichokes. He thinks he doesn't like them and prejudges the recipe before trying it.
The first time I suggested making these Stuffed<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/RNbRNzyzBSI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/09/im-always-right.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-11798835082032356292016-08-30T17:18:00.001-05:002016-08-30T17:18:17.461-05:00Do Over
Ever have a day that just got off wrong from the get-go? You know, the one where you wish you could go back to bed, start the day over, and get a do over? Well, my day was like that. I woke up 18 minutes late and had to rush to get ready. I got to work later than I wanted, and that just seemed to throw my whole day off. Luckily, I'm home now and it's all over with.
Fortunately, this <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/Frd-TdILLlo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/do-over.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-51850390748788690832016-08-29T17:11:00.000-05:002016-08-29T17:11:51.626-05:00Quick Tomato Bisque
Want a Quick Tomato Bisque without the all day work? This recipe delivers that slow cooked taste with minimal effort. I would highly suggest using Cento brand crushed tomatoes. The ingredients only say "crushed tomatoes" and no added stuff. And I wish they were paying me to tell you that, but they aren't. I just believe in their product. Throw this soup on and serve it with a grilled <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/fKutaMuaOTU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/quick-tomato-bisque.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-39509835689798806102016-08-22T17:08:00.001-05:002016-08-22T17:11:11.558-05:00Warm Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Here is a twist on traditional potato salad. This is Warm Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette. It can be eaten cold too. It's a little savory, a little sweet, a little sour, and a lot good! Enjoy!
WARM POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes, halved
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 clove garlic, minced
3 T apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons honey
1/3 C <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/nAlo-GGY4Ps" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/here-is-twist-on-traditional-potato.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-54626743974323530872016-08-21T12:47:00.000-05:002016-08-21T12:47:10.559-05:00Back to School
It's that time again. Back to school. The dreaded time when everyone has to hurry every morning to get up and get ready and when time is short in the evenings. We've spent the day running errands for school, last minute clothing purchases, haircuts, car washing, paying lunch money, etc. Everyone has to set their alarms and go to bed early. I know a lot of moms look forward to back to <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/nMdY2W2nQ0s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/back-to-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-80653795115275474752016-08-16T17:57:00.000-05:002016-08-16T17:57:43.296-05:00Sacrifice
You know how moms will sacrifice anything for their children? Sure, we would jump in front of a bullet or a moving train for them. But sometimes it's the little things. Like sneaking a little cash to them for a snack or giving them an extra piece of candy. Or not getting to go on date night because they're sick. Well, I got a flat screen TV for our bedroom for Christmas. We really haven't<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/s9LX80KOEFs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/sacrifice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-34143877121833672432016-08-08T17:27:00.000-05:002016-08-08T17:27:14.873-05:00Road Trip
So my husband surprised me last week with a road trip. We went to San Antonio and had dinner and stayed in a hotel on the Riverwalk. The next day we got up and drove to Wimberley, Texas, where he had rented a house with a pool on a river. It was fantastic! We went to an olive tree farm where we sampled fresh olive oil, which is really kind of strange to drink by itself. We visited a place<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/vV1RZxaQAEM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/road-trip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-14966198882475783062016-08-07T12:10:00.000-05:002016-08-07T12:10:02.680-05:00Philly Cheesesteak Dip
I made this Philly Cheesesteak Dip last night, and the four of us just stood around the kitchen counter and gobbled it up. Even my picky son who thinks he doesn't like onions and peppers loved this. I cut a loaf of French bread into strips and slightly toasted them for serving. Enjoy!
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK DIP
1 1/2 C chopped deli roast beef
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/kBrUocZMb-E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/08/philly-cheesesteak-dip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-76407223142213526062016-07-26T17:04:00.001-05:002016-07-26T17:04:51.203-05:00Hiding Food
My children, especially my son, will eat just about anything they can find in the fridge and pantry. Even when I tell them not to. Especially when I tell them not to. I had some chips that were just for me, and twice I had to go retrieve them from both kids. I don't eat much junk food, but every now and them I like to have some chips. My husband sometimes does it too. I make a list every<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/xdKViPqziZQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com4http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/07/hiding-food.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-88560503902806930422016-07-25T17:12:00.000-05:002016-07-25T17:12:08.704-05:00Breakfast Sliders
These yummy Breakfast Sliders disappeared really fast at my house! They are filled with scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, cheese and spinach. They are pretty easy to make and darn tasty! Enjoy!
BREAKFAST SLIDERS
12 dinner rolls (or a package of Hawaiian rolls)
9 eggs
Salt &amp; pepper
Butter (to cook the eggs)
5-6 slices deli ham
8 strips of bacon, cooked and drained
6 Cheddar cheese slices
3 ounces<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/BolyaYMiKtc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com0http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/07/breakfast-sliders.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489255160434211137.post-42611453938232609692016-07-19T17:08:00.002-05:002016-07-19T17:08:54.481-05:00Food Fights
Have you ever made a meal so good that people in your family fought over the leftovers? Well, that's the case with this dish. We loved it so much, and my son and I fought over the leftovers. I always take leftovers to work the next day since eating the same restaurant food, while really good, gets boring after a while. But my son said he was going to eat it today (he didn't) so I didn't <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/uLVmz/~4/2kO2rmxG6vY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>BaconButter CheeseGarlichttps://plus.google.com/106680429412637232230noreply@blogger.com2http://baconbuttercheesegarlic.blogspot.com/2016/07/food-fights.html